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Eight Ways To Get Your Family Moving

It isn’t always easy to get your whole family (especially the kids!) interested in a healthy lifestyle. Here are some ideas to get the whole family up and moving. Planning a family vacation? Make an effort to walk or bike the distance in increments before you actually leave. For long trips, count up the total effort of the entire family; for shorter trips, try to encourage each person to go the distance before you depart. Think a marathon is too much? Children in Richardson, Texas jogged a marathon over the course of six months, and nearly 90% of those involved … Continue reading →

Your Child: The Reluctant Exerciser

Is your child a reluctant exerciser? The best way to work with a reluctant exerciser in your family is to set the right example for them. My neighbor across the street is great in this respect. Her thirteen year old doesn’t care for physical activity, but they walk together every evening or they go out rollerblading together. The plan is to keep her exercising and moving – whether she is doing it with her mom or with her friends. For those of you not worried about childhood obesity with your kids, there’s another great reason to encourage exercising in your … Continue reading →